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                   Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc.
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         The following communication was distributed to owners of shares of
Class B-2 common stock of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. on or
about March 15, 2003:


                            [REFCO, LLC LETTERHEAD]


March 17, 2003


Dear IMM Member/B-2 Shareholder:

         I have known and been business partners with Dave Wescott for over
thirteen years. I can personally testify that his moral character and business
ethics are beyond reproach. Dave is an equity owner and has been a member of
the Exchange for over twenty years. He has tremendous experience at the Board
level and has tirelessly chaired and served on many of our most influential
committees.

         But what has impressed me the most is what I've witnessed in the last
two years that some of you might not know. Dave was nominated and ran for the
Board in 2001, he made a commitment to the shareholders that win or lose, he
would move downtown, be on both trading floors, in every pit, everyday for the
entire two years. Although he lost the election by a slim margin, he honored
his pledge starting the very next day. Dave's commitment and dedication are
qualities and attributes that we need in our Board of Directors.

         I hope you agree with me that we could not find a better candidate to
represent our interests. If you have any questions or need additional
information, please let me know. If you would like to meet Dave, I will be
happy to arrange a meeting at your convenience, Dave is always accessible.

         Thank you for your support in this matter.

Sincerely,


/s/ Michael Dowd
Michael Dowd
Executive Vice President



Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. has filed a definitive proxy
statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") regarding the
Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 22, 2003. Shareholders of
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. are urged to read the definitive
proxy statement and any other relevant materials filed by Chicago Mercantile
Exchange Holdings Inc. with the SEC because they contain, or will contain,
important information about Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. and the
Annual Meeting. The definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials
(when they become available), and any other documents filed by Chicago
Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge
at the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, shareholders may obtain
free copies of these documents by contacting Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Holdings Inc., Shareholder Relations and Membership Services, 30 South Wacker
Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Shareholders are urged to read the definitive
proxy statement and the other relevant materials (when they become available)
before making any voting decision with respect to matters to be acted on at
the Annual Meeting.

The preceding letter was prepared and distributed solely by the candidate. The
views and opinions expressed therein are solely those of the candidate and do
not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Holdings Inc. or its directors, officers or employees, nor have these views or
opinions been approved or sanctioned by any of them.